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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2014: Top 10 Week 6 pickups

By Zachary Thompson

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Oct 5, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo (53) and cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) tackle New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the Atlanta Falcons 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Oct 5, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo (53) and cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) tackle New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the Atlanta Falcons 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

Andre Williams-RB-New York Giants (36.1%)

Williams will be busy the next few weeks as he takes over the responsibilities for Rashad Jennings.  Jennings is expected to be out a few weeks which will give Williams a chance to showcase his abilities in a pair of favorable matchups.  Early reports have Jennings injury as an MCL sprain which could cost him a game or two.

Williams would get starts against the Eagles and Cowboys in that case, which would make him a great play for the next two weeks.  Williams will be a three-down back and has shown he can contribute with strong preseasons and late-game action.  After taking over for Jennings in week 5, Williams ran for 65 yards on his 20 rushes while scoring his second TD of the season and adding 18 yards on his two catches.

While his longterm role remains in question, look for the BC rookie to be near the top of the RB2 class for as long as Jennings is out, and he could even threaten RB1 status. Williams is the lowest risk of the available running backs, but he will only be able to contribute until Jennings return forces him back to the bench.

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